Benton County Sees First COVID 19 Related Death

The Benton County Health Department says a resident has died of COVID 19.

This is the first death for Benton County and the 5th death total for the Lake Area.

Health officials remind all residents and visitors to continue wearing masks when in close range of others and to try and maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing when possible.

You can see the current COVID 19 numbers here.

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